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The Book of Life
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The Book of Life

2014-10-01 · 95 min · ★ 7.5

Animation · Family · Fantasy

The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.

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Directors
Jorge R. Gutierrez
Production companies
Reel FX Creative Studios, 20th Century Fox Animation, Chatrone
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 97,437,106

Top Cast

Diego LunaDiego LunaManolo (voice)
Zoe SaldañaZoe SaldañaMaria (voice)
Channing TatumChanning TatumJoaquin (voice)
Ron PerlmanRon PerlmanXibalba (voice)
Christina ApplegateChristina ApplegateMary Beth (voice)
Ice CubeIce CubeCandle Maker (voice)
Kate del CastilloKate del CastilloLa Muerte (voice)
Héctor ElizondoHéctor ElizondoCarlos Sanchez (voice)
Danny TrejoDanny TrejoSkeleton Luis (voice)
Carlos AlazraquiCarlos AlazraquiGeneral Posada / Dali / Chuy (voice)
Ana de la RegueraAna de la RegueraSkeleton Carmen (voice)
Emil-Bastien BouffardYoung Manolo (voice)
Elijah RodriguezElijah RodriguezYoung Joaquin (voice)
Genesis OchoaYoung Maria (voice)
Plácido DomingoPlácido DomingoSkeleton Jorge (voice)
Jorge R. GutierrezJorge R. GutierrezSkeleton Carmelo (voice)
Eugenio DerbezEugenio DerbezChato (voice)
Gabriel IglesiasGabriel IglesiasPepe Rodriguez (voice)
Trey BumpassGoth Kid / Orphan (voice)
Dan NavarroDan NavarroChakal (voice)

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